Accident Summary
The airplane, equipped with fixed floats, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during an aborted takeoff in rough water. The pilot reported that upon arrival, the lake was rough and tie-downs were not holding the aircraft securely.
Pilot Report
During the takeoff run, the pilot decided that conditions were too rough to continue. He reduced throttle to slow down. As the aircraft decelerated, the left float caught a wave, causing the airplane to nose over. The pilot stated there were no failures or malfunctions with the aircraft prior to the accident.
Weather Conditions
Wind data from the Bigfork Municipal Airport (FOZ) Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), located 18 nautical miles northeast of the accident site, recorded at 1335: wind from 170 degrees at 19 knots, gusting to 27 knots. The pilot reported wind from 140 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 22 knots.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the nose-over. No other damage details are available.